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This summer has been very hot and the greenhouse has been up to 50ºC at times, this has suited the cacti and the basil very nicely so there are a few cactus flowers to show off. Above left: Astrophytum capricorne above right: Mamillaria grahamii Above left: Parodia subterrania above right: parodia microsperma […]

I have just started making a new range of tote bags, from linen and cotton these are 100% linen, sizes 17 inches square or near that, not all of them are the same size and they are only available in small batches. Cotton, one only left, size 15 x 17 inches. Cotton, two available, […]

It has been a fairly warm start so far this season, so some things are coming on quite well above, yellow courgette and on the right verde courgette above, various quashes, I am trying 3 sisters with some of these, and will update later in the season finally for the moment, the […]

Here are some pictures of some of the cacti and succulents I have grown and flowered over the years astrophytum myriostigma v. nudum astrophytum capricorne the 2 of them together, both from seed about 1997 notocactus ottonis notocactus scopa echinopsis eyriesii, very short spines echinopsis multiplex parodia subterrania parodia microsperma v. […]

These small leather pouches are credit card size, the fit easily in the pocket, and are closed with velcro. A good selection of colours and decorations available. They will hold all standard size cards, and folded currency notes as well.

I want to make it clear that all my shirts are hand made by myself, I don’t employ any third world sweatshops or use any forced labour. I carry a small stock that are generally the “one size fits all” which will fit anyone whose maximum circumference does not exceed about 46 inches or about […]

New Delhi, the administrative capital of India has a lot of interesting places for you to see, for me one of the best was the Crafts Museum, which has a number of resident craftspeople and lots of amazing things that they produce, from pottery to calligraphy. Also seen here are some traditional large terracotta pieces […]

The cacti will not be watered till next spring at the earliest and the soft plants will be brought back inside fairly soon. Due to a rather cool damp summer the jalapeños are not at all hot, though they look good, hot peppers need hot weather and lots of sun to work properly. The regular […]